Events

Catch the Sunrise at 6,872′

In celebration of the last day of the 2018-19 winter season, we will be running the gondola early for guests to catch the sunrise at the summit of Crystal Mountain. The Mt. Rainier Gondola will be open starting at 5:30 a.m. for guests to upload to watch the sunrise at 6:08 a.m. After enjoying the sunrise, guests may make a reservation in advance to have brunch at the Summit House Restaurant and continue to soak up the views of Mt. Rainier.

*Summit House brunch is currently full, no more reservations are available.

Schedule:

5:30a.m. Mt. Rainier Gondola open for uploads (No skis allowed until 9:00a.m. unless you added First Tracks to your reservation. Everyone must have a ticket or season pass to ride the gondola to enjoy the sunrise)

5:15 a.m. – 6:45 a.m. Ticket windows will be open for scenic tickets sales (everyone going up must have a ticket or season pass)

5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. Sunrise viewing along the ridge (Great for photographers wanting to capture a beautiful sunrise from the summit ridge)

6:00 a.m. Easter Sunrise Non-Denomination Service (Optional)

6:08 a.m. Sunrise

7:00 a.m. First brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

9:00 a.m. Second brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

11:00 a.m. Third brunch seating at the Summit House Restaurant (SOLD OUT)

Sunrise Service

The Easter Sunrise Service is optional for guest and will be held at 6:00a.m. Service location will be held just down the ridge/stairs from the gondola terminal. Appropriate footwear and additional layers highly recommended. No reservations needed.

Skiing Easter Bunny

Catch him if you can… The Easter Bunny will hit the slopes with a basket of candy at 9:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt

This will take place at the Alpine Inn starting at 12:30 p.m. for children 10 and under. Parents – please bring 12 candy filled eggs to the Alpine Inn by 11am.